Who's Behind the Studio Door?
Ten years ago Patric Stillman decided to make a serious commitment to his art and to other artists. He took his experience as a successful businessman added his talent as an artist and created what he calls an arts incubator.

The Studio Door focuses on assisting artists with art-to-market knowledge, price, brand, marketing and patron development, as well as creating opportunities that will help artists grow by providing working studio space, an online presence and curating exhibits.

Professional Artist magazine named Patric the 2015 Mentor of the Year for his work at The Studio Door. "Patric is the go-to guy when you are having questions concerning your artwork, whether it be conceptual or nuts-and-bolts marketing."

More About Enhanced Listings

Having an informative and attractive print, web and mobile presence is a vital part of succeeding in today’s business environment. GSDBA’s online and mobile directories target the increasing number of people relying on the internet and mobile apps for purchasing decisions. Upgrade to an Enhanced Listing in GSDBA’s print directory and we'll automatically upgrade your online and mobile business listings.

Enhanced Web Listings come with an expanded 1,600 character description, options to use photos and videos, maps, bullet points and more. Offer GSDBA “Deals” and “Specials”. Help potential customers easily connect with you via links to your website and social media pages. Enhancing your online and mobile listing is easy and affordable.

To purchase this upgrade, at checkout you will need to login to your GSDBA Member Profile.(Need assistance accessing your profile? Contact us Mon-Fri at (619) 296-4543.

Mission, Vision & Values

Mission Statement
The Greater San Diego Business Association promotes LGBT influence through business ownership and supportive consumerism, creating prosperity through equality, diversity and inclusion.

Vision Statement
To lead LGBT economic equality, development and empowerment.

Advocacy: Support an inclusive, diverse business community based on equality, integrity and respect.

Inclusion: Nurture diversity within and across communities.

Coming Soon!
A full gallery from the GSDBA 2016 Business Awards and Scholarship Dinner June 16, 2016 at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa

photos by dawnedeephotography

Photos from the 2016 GSDBA Business Awards and Scholarship Dinner June 16, 2016 at the Kona Kai Resort & Spa

By dawnedeephotography

Bob Lehman, Executive Director, San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus

For nearly 20 years, Bob Lehman has been an advocate for San Diego’s LGBT community. Following his service as a combat Marine sergeant, Lehman became a nationally recognized leader in the fight to end “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” founding San Diego’s chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights, leading the first-ever contingent of gay veterans to march in San Diego’s Veteran’s Day Parade and serving as the first openly gay appointee to the County Veteran’s Advisory Board. Working with local veterans, Lehman co-founded the highly respected Stonewall Citizen’s Patrol in reaction to the brutal attacks against gay men outside the Pride Festival.

Lehman was also a leader in the fight for marriage equality including providing major funding and campaign offices against both antigay measures, Prop 22 and Prop 8. In 2008, Lehman and his husband Tom Felkner made history as the first two men to legally marry in California.

Today, Lehman serves as Executive Director and President Emeritus of the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus. Under his leadership, the Chorus has doubled in size and dramatically increased its community outreach role. Just months ago, Mayor Faulconer honored Lehman and the Chorus with its own “SDGMC Day.”

Events Calendar

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Applications must be received by May 24, 2016.

The GSDBA has partnered with The Greater San Diego Charitable Foundation (GSDBACF) to provide educational scholarships that are available to aspiring entrepreneurs & students. Educational scholarships of up to $2,000 each will be awarded to the most qualified candidates.

The scholarships will be granted to self-identified LGBT students and persons who have shown support and knowledge of the LGBT community.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the GSDBA Scholarship:

Permanent resident of San Diego County.

Have clear and purposeful educational goals.

Have demonstrated sensitivity to and acceptance of the dignity and human rights of all individuals.

LGBT or supportive member of the community.

Have demonstrated financial needs.

Not a family member or relative of an existing GSDBA or GSDBACF Board Member or staff.

The GSDBACF established the Community Scholarship fund to further its mission of empowering and promoting LGBT businesses, professionals and supportive members of the community.

General Member
Dues are $250 annually. General membership is for one person in a company. General Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA including Voting Rights for Association Business.

Associate Member
Dues are $150 annually. An Associate Member must be sponsored by an existing General Member within the same company. Associate Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA except for Voting Rights for Association Business.Non-Profit Member
Dues are $150 annually. Non-Profit Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA including Voting Rights for Association Business.

Friend of GSDBA Member
Dues are $100 annually. Friend of GSDBA members are those who do not fit into any other available category of membership, but who want to participate and support GSDBA. Friend of GSDBA Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA except Voting Rights for Association Business.

Disclaimer: Candidate line up subject to change without notice. This is a non-partisan event, and the views expressed by the Candidates, Panel Members, and Moderator, does not necessarily reflect the views of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, GSDBA or our Media Sponsors.

Associate Member
Dues are $150 annually. An Associate Member must be sponsored by an existing General Member within the same company. Associate Members are entitled to all the benefits of the GSDBA except for Voting Rights for Association Business.

WHY JOIN GSDBA

Visibility: The GSDBA Consumer Guide & Business Directory is the go-to resource for the highly sought after LGBT supportive consumer. Be there when your potential consumers are searching for your specific service or product through the business directory or the GSDBA mobile app.

Connections: Create strategic alliances and build lasting business relationships through networking, social media and events.

Knowledge: Take advantage of professional development programming and educational seminars offered exclusively to members.

Growth: Gain new customers and grow sales through the newly updated GSDBA business to business and business to consumer website.

Savings: Receive exclusive member-to-member discounts.

Good Citizenship: Be known as a home-grown business that is there for those who want to buy local and keep their dollars spent in the LGBT community.

SPACER

Benefits of GSDBA Membership

One Business Listing (includes business name, member name, address, phone and email) in the GSDBA online Directory.

Member-only discounts to Business Development and Networking Programs.

Member-to-member discount programs.

Promotions through GSDBA social media channels.

Exclusive access to GSDBA advertising.

All GSDBA members are automatically members of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) with access to financial support, business advocacy and contract opportunities.

GSDBA is a Community Partner with the Small Business Administration; membership includes special access to SBA programs and to SCORE.

Provider Resources

Benefits of GSDBA Membership

One Business Listing (includes business name, member name, address, phone and email) in the GSDBA online directory.

Member-only discounts to Business Development and Networking Programs.

Member-to-member discount programs.

Promotions through GSDBA social media channels.

Exclusive access to GSDBA advertising.

All GSDBA members are automatically members of the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) with access to financial support, business advocacy and contract opportunities.

GSDBA is a Community Partner with the Small Business Administration; membership includes special access to SBA programs and to SCORE.